Health Care Support Worker - Cancer Care and HaematologyNHS

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patients' lives? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled nursing team, supporting patients receiving outpatient treatments and consultations in specialist cancer and haematology care.

With the unit operating Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00, you'll gain hands-on experience in a compassionate, fast-paced environment while contributing to life-changing care.

Not only will you enhance your clinical skills, but this role also offers fantastic opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, nurturing team.

Please note - This post requires cross site work across Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital.

Take the next step in your healthcare career and be part of something truly rewarding!

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Viviana Castillo, SACT Sister at the Sunrise Unit in Wycombe General Hospital on 01494 426238.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-centred care.
• To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.
• To assist consultant with patient care during consultations.
• To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as competent in the activities required.
• To maintain high clinical standards
• To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
• To contribute towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
• The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.

Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers

Job description

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.